Beijing, June 19th—Ma Hui, Assistant-minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, met here today on the afternoon with José Luis Centella, President of the Communist Party of Spain. 

Ma congratulated Centella on his book "What is Happening in China" which won the 17th Special Book Award of China. Ma said, the book provides Western readers with a true picture of China and plays a significant role in advancing China-Spain and China-Europe relations. The Chinese side is committed to further consolidating and deepening its traditional friendship with the Communist Party of Spain, promoting exchanges and cooperation in various fields between the two countries, and continuously enriching the connotation of China-Spain comprehensive strategic partnership. 

Centella said, as China's influence continues to grow, more Spanish people are paying attention to China and the CPC. The Communist Party of Spain is willing to further strengthen dialogue and exchanges with the CPC, actively promote the development of Spain-China relations and the Belt and Road cooperation between the two countries, and contribute to building a community with a shared future for mankind.